The Virginia Aquarium offers a fun environment and enthusiastic educators to help your troop earn badges. “Sleep with the fishes” at an overnight, or just spend part of the day exploring the Aquarium. Our badge programs emphasize hands-on, experiential learning for your troop. Search for wildlife along the nature trail, learn the art of leaf rubbing, meet owls and skunks up close, or create your own “porthole view” of the ocean. Download a printable brochure version of this site to share with your scout group here.
Day Programs
Spend 2-3 hours after school or on the weekend to earn a badge or Try-It. Choose from the following programs:
Cub Scouts |
Brownies |
Juniors |
Cadets/Seniors |
Boy Scouts |
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Eco-Explorer |
Water Wonders |
Museum Discovery |
Oceanography Part I |
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Animal |
Saltwater |
From Shore to Sea |
Oceanography Part II |
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Saltwater |
Wildlife |
Saltwater |
Environmental Science Part I |
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Oceanography |
Environmental Science Part II |
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Wildlife |
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Looking for more? We may be able to customize a program to meet your badge needs and can also schedule a boat experience for your group. Contact the Program Coordinator for more information.
Click here for more information about our 30 minute Day Programs for Daisies and Tigers.
Day Program Fee:
$90 per program (for up to 25 scouts), plus Group Admission ($8 per scout; $10 per adult)
Overnights
Spend a night at the Aquarium! Meet our Animal Ambassadors, do scientific experiments, play nature-based games, and make crafts to take home. Each overnight program focuses on requirements from a selected badge. Reservations and pre-payment are required.
2010-2011 Overnight Schedule
- June 25, 2011 - Family Campout *
- October 1, 2011 - Girl Scout Saltwater *
- January 14, 2012 - Cub Scout Wildlife *
- February 11, 2012 - Junior Saltwater*
- June 1, 2012 - Brownie Eco-Explorer/Animal
- June 23, 2012 - Family Campout
* Denotes program is full and registration is closed. Check back for future overnight dates.
Overnight program Fee:
$40 per Scout; $25 per adult
Pricing for overnights includes:
- All scheduled programming
- Late night snack
- Continental breakfast
- Admission to the aquarium the following day
- Badge or Try-It
Special Projects
Is your troop or pack looking for a service project? Do you know a Scout looking for a Silver, Gold, or Eagle Scout Project? Your Scouts can help Aquarium educators with special events, trail clean ups, craft stations, and overnight programs, or take the lead in building displays for programs. Contact the Program Coordinator for more details.
Outreach to Scout Meetings
We can do a program at your troop meeting. Contact our Scout Program Coordinator for topics and prices. For more information or to make a reservation, contact the Scout Program Coordinator at (757) 385-0278 or programs@virginiaaquarium.com.